Darein Burton

Hi, I’m Darein.

I am a world-traveled corporate strategist and consultant.

My work and education have taken me from studying Economics at DePauw University to earning an MBA at Duke University. I’ve lived in Denmark and China, and worked in cities like New York, Memphis, and Los Angeles. Throughout my career, I have worked on cases across various industries, including healthcare, nonprofits, media, and education.

While I have loved my work as a strategist and consultant, I have often felt the pressures of being the only Black person in the room, and the unique challenges of being both Black and queer.

Now, I’m turning my strategist mindset to building a community of historically underrepresented professionals. This is why I started the Perspectives for Progress newsletter. Here, I will moderate a cross-cultural conversation and provide actionable advice to help advance your career and close the wage, wealth, and poverty gaps we often face.

Thank you for joining!